For The Long Run: Exploring the Why Behind Running

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62. Nick Klastava: Finding the joy again Mar 30, 2020

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This episode's guest is Nick Klastava! Nick is a dad, husband, coach, and runner who lives in Baltimore, MD. In this episode, we talked about: -running as a social activity -taking a long break from running and getting back as an adult -getting back to competitive running and racing -doing workouts without splitting laps on his watch (and why!) -SWAP Team and his relentless positivity -mental health and therapy -“toughness” -goals going forward -coaching with Lift Run Perform And much more! Follow along with Nick's adventures at https://twitter.com/nklastava and https://instagram.com/nklastava! This episode is brought to you by @synchroknitbywigwam. SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe... especially on the trails or when you’re climbing and descending. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off of your first order. I'm so excited to get out onto the trails with them soon!

61. Jacob Puzey: Running, coaching, and home-schooling Mar 27, 2020

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This week's guest is Jacob Puzey. Jacob is an elite trail and ultra runner who lives in Alberta, Canada.

Jacob is a coach, a dad to six, race director, and more.

In this week's episode we talked about:

-the many hats he wears

-living and running in Alberta, Canada

-his entry into running

-the running community

-what RD's are dealing with during these times

-his background in education

-a dive into homeschooling and his tips for parents who are now working from home with school aged kids

-and much more!

You can follow Jacob's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/jacobpuzey/ and https://twitter.com/jacobpuzey, and his coaching group is called Peak Run Performance.

This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too!

60. Aliphine Tuliamuk: Running on Gratitude Mar 24, 2020

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This week's guest is Aliphine Tuliamuk. Aliphine is a professional runner on HOKA ONE ONE's Northern Arizona Elite, based in Flagstaff, Arizona.

In this episode (which was recorded before the announcement was made about postponing the Olympics), we talked about:

-racing (and winning) the Olympic Marathon Trials

-her roots and moving to the US after growing up in Kenya

-rest and recovery after one of the biggest races of her life

-uncertainty and her approach to moving forward

-Northern Arizona Elite and the team environment

-re-watching the Trials

-crocheting and keeping busy

-her favorite spots in Flagstaff

-gratitude

-consistency

-much more!

Follow along with Aliphine's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/aliphine and https://twitter.com/aliphinetuliamu

Shalane Flanagan: Run Fast, Eat Slow Mar 20, 2020

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This week's guest is Shalane Flanagan. Shalane is an Olympic Medalist and American Record holder, who is now a coach for the Bowerman Track Club in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we talked about: -graduating from a pro runner to a pro coach -running for the joy of it -uncertainty in the weeks ahead and what runners can and should do -gratitude -the secret to successful running -"stuffing the silo" -"the joke's on them, I would've done this for free!" -her excitement for what's ahead and paying it forward -Run Fast, Eat Slow -Running the Boston Marathon again some day... for fun! -the running community -her goals for the future and much more! You can follow Shalane's journey at https://www.instagram.com/shalaneflanagan/ and https://www.twitter.com/shalaneflanagan/, and you can find her cookbook co-authoried by Elyse Kopecky at https://runfasteatslow.com/ This week's podcast is sponsored by SynchroKnit, powered by Wigwam! SynchroKnit uses breakthrough technology creating a truly fitted sock that doesn't slip, and it enhances the performance of a running shoe. They're tight on the arch and heel which makes it feel snug. Go to synchroknit.com and enter in code LONGRUN25 to receive 25% off. I'll be wearing them this spring and you should too!

58. Jen A Miller: "Running: A Love Story" Mar 16, 2020

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This week's episode is with Jen A Miller. Jen is a runner and freelance writer who lives in New Jersey. Please note: The first few minutes of audio aren't great, but it gets better after that! In this episode, we talked about: -getting started as a writer -her journey as a runner -why she runs today -therapy and mental health -tips for people working from home who have never done so before -balance -rejection -keeping it real and much more! You can follow along at https://twitter.com/byJenAMiller and https://jenamiller.com/

57. Camelia Mayfield: Running Happy on the Roads, Trails and Trials Mar 13, 2020

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This week's episode is with Camelia Mayfield. Camelia is a trail and ultra runner who lives in Bend, Oregon.

In this episode, which we recorded the day before the Olympic Marathon Trials, we talked about:

-going from the trails to the road

-how she got started with ultrarunning

-mental health and what it means for her

-how she balances/juggles training, life, and work

-approaching a race

-how she uses nutrition to fuel her performance

-the US Olympic Marathon Trials

-much more!

Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/cameliamayfield and https://twitter.com/cameliamayfield

56. YiOu Wang: From the Trails to the Trials Mar 06, 2020

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This week's episode is with YiOu Wang. YiOu is a trail and ultra runner who lives and trains in Northern California.

In this episode ahead of the Olympic Trials, we discussed:

-qualifying for the Trials due to a last minute race change

-training for the Trials as a trail runner

-lessons learned from the trails that carry over to the roads

-her "couch to Boston Marathon Qualifier" while living in Boston

-going up in distance beyond the marathon

-sponsorship and social media as a pro athlete

-"luck is when preparation meets opportunity"

-being process focused vs results oriented

-her travels

-and more!

Follow along at https://www.instagram.com/ywangruns/ and https://twitter.com/Magicsquid

55. Erin Strout: Writing, Running, and the Olympic Marathon Trials Feb 27, 2020

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This week's special episode is with Erin Strout! Erin is a writer for Women's Running, and lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. In this episode, we talked about: -behind the scenes of being a journalist -how Erin got into the profession -which of her stories are her favorite or the most meaningful -why we're seeing women's distance running the best it has ever been -women's running in general, and how to continue to move things forward -a "state of affairs" with running -some predictions for the industry and of course... THE OLYMPIC TRIALS! You can find Erin at https://twitter.com/erinstrout and https://instagram.com/erinstrout, and at Women's Running Magazine!

54. Kaitlin Gregg Goodman: Training Joyfully 😊 Feb 21, 2020

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This week's guest is Kaitlin Gregg Goodman. Kaitlin is a professional runner who lives in Providence, RI and trains with the BAA High Performance team.

In this episode, we talked about:

-Training Joyfully, and what that means to her

-her development as an athlete and coach

-how she finds joy during times of adversity

-what she's afraid of

-her take on balance

-dealing with the comparison game as a professional runner

-her favorite part of the Boston Marathon course… which is coincidentally my least favorite part

-Public Health Policy and how to have better conversations around health metrics and progress

-her educational background

-The Olympic Trials, as she's qualified in the 5000/10000 and marathon!

-and much more!

Follow along at https://twitter.com/runnerkg and https://instagram.com/runnerkg

Tune in next week for a special Olympic Trials preview episode with Erin Strout, which will be released on Thursday instead of Friday, so you can have an extra day to listen ahead of Saturday’s Olympic Marathon Trials race down in Alanta!

The NFL study referenced in this episode can be found here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25649084/

53. Allie and Michaela Hackett: Twins on the Run Feb 14, 2020

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This week's podcast is with Allie and Michaela Hackett, a pair of twins living in Boston and running for the Boston Athletic Association.

In this episode, we talked about:

-running in the Olympic Trials

-what to expect

-living together and the vibe when one is crushing it and the other isn't

-training on the Boston Marathon course

-Boston Marathon goals for later this spring

-collegiate running and underfueling

-injury and recovery